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We remember John Key Williams
We remember John Key Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Albert Williams
Source:9290737
1892
1893
sibling
Frederica Or Freddis Williams
Source:9290741
1893
1896
1896
location
Silverstone, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9290730
28th June 1896
1900
sibling
Betty Williams
Source:9290737
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9290737
31st March 1901
1901
location
Albert Row, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9290737
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Daisy Williams
Source:9290741
1902
1903
sibling
Frank Williams
Source:9290741
1903
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9290741
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Telegraph Messenger
Source:9290741
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Albert Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9290741
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Postman
Source:9290709
26th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:9290709
26th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J34989
Source:9290709
26th February 1915 - 20th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J34989
Various
Source:9290709
21st May 1915 - 10th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9290709
10th June 1919
1921
marriage
Kate Steel
Source:9290748
1921
1939
dates
Age 43
Source:9290748
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Postman Driver
Source:9290748
29th September 1939
1939
location
4 Addison Terrace, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9290748
29th September 1939
1956
dates
Age 60
Source:9290756
26th April 1956
1956
location
72 Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9290756
26th April 1956
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9290709
1956
death
Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:9290756
Source:9290753
26th April 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Key |
| Initials | JK |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 6416997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Albert Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 Addison Terrace, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 72 Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th April 1956 | |
| Albert Row, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Silverstone, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th June 1896 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J34989 | Various | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J34989 | Ordinary Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olivia Williams | mother | ||
| Frederick Herbert Williams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Williams | brother | 1892 | |
| Betty Williams | sister | 1900 | |
| Daisy Williams | sister | 1902 | |
| Frank Williams | brother | 1903 | |
| Frederica Or Freddis Williams | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Steel | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-26 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Barry1338 | |
| Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1912 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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